Add Marcus Gilbert to the list of Steelers who have had surgery this offseason. Gilbert tweeted about his upcoming surgery. Gilbert had an injury to his shoulder that occurred in the game against Indianapolis. It was only Gilbert’s second start of the season. He played with the injury the entire season. He will now have surgery today to repair the injury. Gilbert will be ready for camp.
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Hoke finished the season on injured reserve with a neck injury.
Hoke will discuss his decision with reporters Thursday morning.
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